How do I qualify for equivalency?

Ontario College of Teachers

How do I qualify for equivalency?

You must:

be in good standing
have taught an accredited or approved program leading to an Additional Qualification (AQ) course to be granted equivalency
- This only applies to courses / programs accredited by the College
For courses taught outside of Ontario, the program/course must have:
- Been taught at an approved education provider at the time when the course / program was taught
- align with the qualification guideline developed by the College for which equivalent standing is being requested.
hold other qualifications and/or background/experience that would demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for the qualification, including:
- evidence that you created or contributed to the creation of the curriculum and, one or more of the following related to the AQ you seek equivalency for:
  - academic and/or professional coursework to prove knowledge
  - teaching experience with students
  - professional development activities, workshops/conference attendance
- meet all pre-requisites to be eligible for the equivalent standing for the AQ being requested.

Note: Equivalency cannot be granted based on teaching academic courses.